Multiple-part Case on
Organizational Structure
1. “Among the
weaknesses of the divisional structure is the duplication of activities and
potential of counter-productive inter-market competition for customers, which
is not only inefficient but can limit opportunities for cooperation across
market segments and waste resources.” This statement applies to
conglomerate organizations. Can you think of a form of structure that is better
suited to multiproduct, multiservice companies? Defend your answer.
2.Address the
following questions and also provide the name of a company example of each
structure with supporting rationale..
1. What kinds of
companies should employ the simple structure organizational configuration?
2.What kind of
companies should use the machine bureaucracy form of structure?
3.What kinds of
organizations should feature a professional bureaucracy form of structure?
4.What kinds of firms
should use the divisional form of structure?
5.What types of organizations
are best suited to the adhocracy form of structure?
